Massive Protests Erupt in Albania Against Controversial Resort Linked to Jared Kushner
Thousands protest in Albania against Jared Kushner-linked resort project

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Thousands of Albanians protested against a coastal resort project linked to Jared Kushner, demanding its cancellation due to concerns over environmental damage and corruption. The protests led to an investigation by the special prosecutor’s office into land acquisition funds. Prime Minister Edi Rama offered to discuss solutions, but protesters rejected the proposal.
- 01Protesters chanted 'Cancel the project' and displayed banners criticizing the resort linked to Jared Kushner.
- 02The project involves hotel complexes on the uninhabited island of Sazan and in the protected Vjosa-Narta area.
- 03The special prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the funds used for land acquisition.
- 04Private security guards clashed with protesters, resulting in injuries and disciplinary actions against police officers.
- 05Prime Minister Edi Rama invited protesters to form a delegation for discussions, which they declined.
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On Tuesday, thousands of Albanians gathered in Tirana to protest against a coastal tourism complex linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump. Demonstrators chanted slogans like 'Cancel the project' and held banners proclaiming 'Albania is not for sale.' The controversial project involves constructing hotel complexes on the uninhabited island of Sazan and in the protected coastal area of Vjosa-Narta, raising significant concerns over environmental damage and corruption. In response to the protests, the special prosecutor’s office for corruption opened an investigation into the funds used for land acquisition. The protests escalated following earlier demonstrations in Zvernec, where private security guards clashed with activists, leading to injuries and the suspension of several police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama proposed a dialogue with the protesters, inviting a delegation to discuss potential solutions, but this offer was rejected. The protesters have announced plans for further demonstrations, emphasizing their commitment to halting the development.
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The protests reflect widespread public concern over potential environmental damage and corruption linked to the resort project.
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